Hi! I have been working as a business analyst/consultant in the software services industry. I used to be a functional tester and eventually grew up in the BA domain as the business problems excite me.Since 2015, I have started facilitating training workshops on basics of testing, and introduction to energy business domain. I am very passionate about training and would like to grow in this area. Could you please advice on how and where to look for opportunities in the training domain? 17 Jan 2017, 11:05am

Looking for training options on Linkedin and other job hunting websites. Networking is also important.

Hi Niti,
i have close to 16 years exp in IT and i am searching for job from last 4 months and job plays a very critical role because i am a single mom for for my beautiful girl child can you sagest me any opportunities/ people who can help my in my job search as i am not reaching the right person .
17 Dec 2016, 04:18pm

Hello,
I am Rajeshwari Shetty completed M.Sc in computer science in the year 2014. I worked as admin assistant in Micro Labs for one year. Initially I joined for this job keeping an intention that let it be for time being, but I couldn't change the job I got frustrated and decided to take up a course, I joined a 6 months course of software testing later I quit the job and decided to search the job in software testing during this period of time my marriage got fixed I thought of searching for job after marriage and I got married in the month of April 2016, I have started looking for job from April 2016 till today i have not got a single job in hand. I am confused which field to select, initially I was searching for IT jobs but no opportunities for freshers, then I started for HR executive related jobs but no use. I am completely confused don't know where to go and which field has growth? sometimes I feel guilty for quitting the job.
Please suggest me and provide me a clarity regarding job.
provide me suggestion at : rajeshwarishetty91@gmail.com
Regards,
Rajeshwari Shetty
19/10/2016
19 Oct 2016, 11:29am

Rajeshwari you should evaluate what you like. If you liked doing software testing during the course I would suggest looking for jobs in that field. Dont give up on the job hunt, use all mediums- online offline to find a job. Keep a diary of all the jobs you apply daily and then follow up on each consistently. Initially it does take time to find the first job but then it gets easier.
Have patience and be persistent.

Hi, I have 5 yrs of experience in software testing. Having 3+yrs of career break, I am looking for opportunities in Testing.Would you suggest me to upgrade my skills by joining any course or is it possible to get into a job a job without joining doing any course/certification? 08 Aug 2016, 12:26pm

Yes you should look at upgrading your skills. A short technical course might help you understand what are the current trends in testing and tools used. You should also apply for jobs at the same time. you dont need to wait for the course to get over to apply for jobs

Hi Vaishali, I started working as Auditor and Consultant for ISO Compliance for 4 years. I left my job in last Nov since my husband got posted to Bhutan for two years. Currently I am looking out for work from home options in Business Assurance and Information Security domain. But it is difficult to get work from home options in auditing. Can you help me in suggesting, how can i shape my career in these two years ? Should i all together look for new domain instead of auditing ? 22 Jul 2016, 09:38am

Getting remote audit jobs is little tough but possible. You should try to post on linkedin and other websites like peopleperhour, upwork, etc

HI,
I worked for 3 years in application support(solaris) with HT Media Ltd. than took break for marriage and kid. Now my baby is 1 yrs old. What are the best career options for me which will allow balanced life as well as use of my knowledge 18 Jul 2016, 05:16pm

You can look at work from home options on sheroes, qween, jobsforher, etc. If you are ready to work full time you can work your schedule and apply full time on naukri and similar portals.

Hi Niti,
I am currently in content developing business at a communications and PR firm. I have more than six years of experience in non-financial risk management with a G4S company. I am looking for an opening in the security industry once again as content development is not interesting me much. I have a background of more than 8 years in journalism prior to risk management. Since you have a considerable experience in the risk management business could you please suggest a way into the industry. Any qualification that I need to have etc. 18 Jul 2016, 06:29am

If you are looking at risk management and IT audit you should look at doing certifications like CISA, you can also apply for jobs online with Big 4 and consulting companies.
You could also do a Masters in IT risk and security.

Hi Niti,
This is Rohana here,
I ve done my BE in Information Science and I am currently working as Associate Customer operation specialist at Syniverse Technologies past 3 years and now looking for a job change. But many say that i ve to do some course for the job change coz my qualification and Designation is not matching as they are two different fields. They say that my qualification is in computers and my designation is related to Telecom industry(customer operations) which do not link up together.
Kindly request to suggest few ideas or anything suitable through which help in improving my career growth in IT.
Thanks and Regards,
Rohana R 18 Jul 2016, 05:50am

Rohana thats ok I dont think there is a need for experience and qualification to always be in sync.You can apply for other IT jobs in the Telecom industry. You can also update your skills by doing certifications in the area you want to focus on in IT.

hi ..I am anu...i was working for nearly 8 yrs in SQL domain with breaks [marraige..children etc..].Now I might nit be able to work for 8 hrs job..but I want to do 2 - 3 hurs of some technical kind of job remotely...Can you plz suggest some ideas.Menawhile ,I have completed Google analytics Certification exam and also have MBA degree in finance. 15 Jul 2016, 02:36am

you can look at doing freelance work on websites like peopleperhour, upwork and similar

Hi Niti,
How are you?
My name is Keya, I have 3.5 yrs of experience in the field of "Market Research" as "survey programmer".
Currently I am trying to build my career in the field of "Software Testing" as Fresher, i.e. with no relevant experience. I am an ISTQB certified tester.
But I am facing lot of challenges in getting appropriate opportunity to re-start my career again.
Kindly guide me through this process of career change. What should I do and what I shouldn't be doing. Along with that any other advice you feel would be best for me.
Looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
Keya Ghosh 02 Jul 2016, 01:53pm

Have patience and confidence and keep applying for the jobs relevant to your field. Sometimes it takes a while but you will get the job you want.

Hi Niti. Being a thorough HR Professional based out of kolkata with over 7 Years of rich experience with specialization in entire spectrum of IT Recruitment, Resourcing, Account Management. I had to discontinue for almost an year, currently I am looking for a suitable opportunity which can provide me part-time, flexi-work hours or work from home options as I am mother of a child which doesnt not allow me to cater full-time(9-5) commitment to a Job. Please guide me as such opportunities are rare in Kolkata as a location. I can share my Resume if there is anything in SHEROES matching My Profie. My Expertise in Full life cycle recruiting, IT staffing- In-house, Contract and Permanent Placements including searching, qualifying, scheduling interviews, compensation negotiations, and closing. Experience in recruiting of Software professionals across all technology platforms and all levels. Regards Megha K 03 Jan 2016, 11:47pm

Hi Megha,
Sorry for the late response. Can you send me you profile at niti@qween.in
I have openings for home based recruiters for US And europe profiles

Hi niti mam, I am sampada ,I had done my post graduation(MCA) after marriage while a having a baby,then we shifted to abu dhabi so it's going 2 yr gap .bt now I want to start my career .bt don't know how? What can I do? Plus guide me 12 Sep 2015, 10:03am

Hi niti mam, I am sampada ,I had done my post graduation(MCA) after marriage while a having a baby,then we shifted to abu dhabi so it's going 2 yr gap .bt now I want to start my career .bt don't know how? What can I do? Plus guide me 12 Sep 2015, 10:03am

Hi Sampada
Have you prepared your resume? have you started applying online?

Hi niti mam, I am sampada ,I had done my post graduation(MCA) after marriage while a having a baby,then we shifted to abu dhabi so it's going 2 yr gap .bt now I want to start my career .bt don't know how? What can I do? Plus guide me 12 Sep 2015, 10:03am

Hi Sampada,
You can always start looking for a job again, try to brush your skills, gain some knowledge and apply on various portals.

Hello Niti,
I have 6 and a half years of experience working in the IT industry. However after relocating to Pune post marriage I am not able to get a job. Now its been 2 years that I am not working and recruiters are not willing to recruit me due to this long break. I would like to get back but its just unfortunate. I feel I have a lot of zest to work but somehow there is no outlet to my energy. Can you please guide me.
Thanks,
Tejal 09 Sep 2015, 03:58pm

dear tejal you can show some training or consulting work during that 2 years break. you need to explain to the recruiter what you did in that 2 years and how you are still updated in your field.

Hi Niti !! My first question which prevails in every educated home maker who left job after kids and has gap of 7 years.
Is it possible to resume job with so much gap
Done master in marketing communication
In beginning looking at decent so that my kids can adjust
Waiting for your reply
Thanks 17 Aug 2015, 07:13am

yes ofcourse there are always options especially now the market is very hot. please continue to apply for jobs.

Hi Niti,
I am Preeti, a homemaker.From past two months I am at home, before that I worked at Mumbai International Airport for Jet Airways as a Customer Service Assistant for 5yrs. I got married and shifted to Navi Mumbai.Had to leave the job due to shifts, but would like to work again.But confused.....what to start with??...kindly suggest .
Thanks and Regards
Preeti Semwal
11 Aug 2015, 09:29am

what kind of job are you looking for? do you want an office Executive assistant role? can you email me your profile at niti@qween.in at the earliest thanks

Hi Mam, pleasure ro write you this message . I,m non IT , engineering professional and having an experience of 8 years and above. But due to some family reason i took a break of a year. Im now in hyderabad , shifted recently and looking desperately the jobs. I want work in more over project coordination and management side. I m on way to achieve PMP certification too. Kindly help me out , it will be very much help as you know sacrificing for family means to woman only ...nobody understand this.. 28 Jul 2015, 12:50pm

Hi Rachana
which companies and job portals are you looking at? do you have a linkedin profile? Are you talk to recruiters. Do send me your resume on niti@qween.in

Hi Niti, How are you ? This is Dimpal,currently working in Accenture as Software engineer.I got married 7 months back,My husband is staying with my in laws in Bihar.And currently i am doing job in Bangalore,Due to some unavoidable circumstance i am not able to continue my job. In my home only my husband is a person to taking care of my mother and father in law,they are very old and my mother in law is ill from from 2 months.So i need to leave my job and take care of my family,but i want to continue my job. I am totally confused right now,what to do,how to do.Could you please give me some suggestion to balance both work and life,personal and professional.Could you please assist some flexible/WFH option in software field,As i had applied so many jobs,but now getting call after applying. Kindly help me to get a good job. I am open to take up new challenges and responsibilities. Eagerly waiting for ur reply. Thanks, dimpal 22 Jul 2015, 07:13am

i had replied to this comment earlier. however it looks like it didnt go. Sorry about that Dimpal. Accenture is a great place to work and have very supportive programs for women. Have you asked them for work from home option. I suggest that you go to your top management and ask for permission to work from home if your manager is not supporting. Dont feel shy to ask, you have nothing to loose. If it doesnt work then you can look for other options. But because accenture is such a good company i really want you to try with them first.

Thanks a lot for your support mam. I am trying my level best to keep up with things and move ahead with life.
Could you please share your email address mam so that I can forward my profile for further reference. 15 Jul 2015, 09:53pm

Thanks for understanding my situation mam.
1) I have done BBA and MBA from Amity University Noida with HR specialisation.
2) I have previously worked with Tech Mahindra, Jaypee and TESCO as HR generalist with 3.8 years of experience.
3) Currently I am living with my parents at my hometown as needed some rest after delivery of baby but will relocate to Noida as my younger brother is living in Noida as there are better job opportunity in Noida as compared to my hometown
4&5) My parents will support me in any manner as they want me to grow in my career so that I am able to support my child's future. They are happy to take care of my baby so that I can take full time job responsibility.
6) My husband and in laws are missing I am not aware of their location and their wish. Dont know what they want as for now I just want to stand on my feet and support my baby as she is the only family I have left with. 01 Jul 2015, 07:16pm

sorry for late reply. Please send me your resume I can send to my contacts in noida who can help.
Please feel confident and keep looking for jobs. Its a matter of time and you will be independent. With your qualifications I am sure you will be able to find a job and be independent.

Hi Niti Mam,
Initially I was hesitant to write about my situation but seeing so many women at this platform i got courage to speak up.
I was very much confident educated working gal but my life is totally changed now.
After marriage I left my job to relocate with my husband. After 1 year gap I again started working but my in laws and husband conspiracy made me leave my job again as I was forced for a child so had to again leave my job due pregnancy complication because of my in laws and husband harrasment during pregnancy and when I delivered child my husband and in laws left house with everything including my stuff without informing me or my parents and now I am staying with my parents with 1 month baby and few pairs of clothes.
Dont know what to do as my dad is also getting retire next month so feel like burden for them. I want to pursue my career again and support myself and my child but dont know how to do it.
Trying hard for jobs but not getting any chance. I am very much depressed please help me please 30 Jun 2015, 09:41pm

Mahi I really want to help you. I need to have this information from you before I advise:
1) what are your education qualifications
2) where were you working before and what role was it
3) does the city you are currently living in have opportunities?
4) are there other skills you have that you can utilIze and work from home to take care of your baby?
5) if you get a job will your parents take care of the baby?
6) is there a way you can sort things out with your husband?

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I am an HR Professional with 7+Yrs. Experience in Technology(IT) Hiring. I have not been working full-time for sometime reason being the Only care-giver for My Daughter. But She is 5+ Now & spends Good hours in the school, I would desperately want to get back in gear to independent Myself Financially & Take forward My Career. I have been searching for A Part-time or Work From Home(Fixed Salary - NO Freelancing) Job. But My Efforts have gone in vain for Kolkata as a location. I am in dire need of a Good Opportunity to proof My Skills & capability. KINDLY ADVISE 21 Dec 2016, 09:40pm

Hello mam I m cost accountant with 2 years of experience after 4 years gap in my keen to return is it possible to get work from home options in company after fews months of training in the company kindly suggest companies offering so 09 Dec 2016, 11:31am

Hi,I am Suma and I have 10 yr expereince in IT Java.I involved in team lead and managing the project.Not involved in development.And I have taken break now for my kid .Would like to go back for the job but most the company asking for IC which I am not comfortable.
Aslo there is lot of buzz going on IOT and haddop.Will you suggest to take some traing on these areas?please suggest 01 Dec 2016, 11:52am

Hello ma'am, I have done my engineering in 2012 in electronic and communication stream. But due to some family issues I couldn't get into job. I want to get into software jobs.now I'm married and staying in Hyderabad. Now I'm very much interested to get into IT field but due to this 4plus years gap I can't find any openings in IT field as a fresher. I'm only getting calls for BPO job in which I'm not interested. Kindly please suggest me what should I do next like any course related to IT or what to get into software field. 01 Nov 2016, 05:50pm

Hi Ma'am, I am a computer engineer with 3 years of experience in software industry. I am very passionate about technology.However I was not lucky enough to get the career stream of my choice. I have been struggling since then. I love development but i was put into testing projects in my first job even though i didn't want to. And now when I am trying to switch back to development the employers need relevant experience in the stream. Off late I have developed huge interest in big data technologies and i am working hard to enhance my skills.I want to be a data engineer or a data scientist which may need a professional degree. I cannot go for an MS degree because of family constraints.I am also considering building some software which would be a revolution in big data industry. Lot of things in mind but the path is not clear.Desperately need someone to mentor me. Could you please help?? 09 Sep 2016, 05:03pm

Hi mam, Im certified Project management Professional (PMP) from PMI and mechanical design engineer over 9 years and above experience in different sectors. Currently i m on a break since from two years due to abroad transfers and family issues. But during break also I was regularly trying for the flexible jobs or part time jobs, but there is no luck. I have been attached with sheroes since a year and half but not getting any help. I have applied lots of jobs and with lots of job webs but cant get responses. Now im getting consultants call who are taking money for anykind of services .dont know how genuine are they? Well mam, if you can help me in getting jobs at Hyderabad location. especially flexible jobs /part time/ work from home . It will be greatful. 31 Aug 2016, 05:06pm

Hi Niti, i have 15 years of work exp in IT with companies like HP, IBM and NIIT but had to take a break in 2010 due to health issues. No I am fit to get back to work. can you suggest which way to go ? if there are any companies which are offering job for women with career break ? My last job was a Technical Services Manager - service delivery with a team of 40 members. Specialisation in IT Infrastructure/security/operations/system admin. 14 Jul 2016, 05:56am

Hi Niti,
Am Jaya. Currently am working as a solution Analyst. My core responsibility is to get the requirements from clients in a signed off document and pass it to Development team. Now my organisation is offering me another role of analytics consultant. JD includes, data analysis, Insights, predictive model building. they are ready to provide required training on the same. My question is whether to opt for this job change that involves lot of data which i have never worked before. Whether this adds value to my profile or not. Will i be benefited with this added skills or shall i just concentrate in my path (requirements gathering) 11 Jul 2016, 11:06am

Hello. I am a BSc IT graduate. Due to some personal problems I could not complete my last year in 2010 and instead completed it in 2012. After that I did not get a job in IT field and had to take up a job in copyediting. I have 3 years experience in copyediting now, but I never liked doing it and want to get a job in IT. I am thinking of doing an Android course so that I can get a job in IT. Can you pls share your opinions on whether I can get a job in IT now and how do I get it? 29 Jun 2016, 08:28am

Hi, I am Maumita and am pursuing CFA currently a level II candidate. I want to make my career in freelance financial writing and analysis but I am a fresher. But i have learn financial modelling and also about the learn vba and macros and have graduation also done in accounts and finance. But I need to stay at home and work as my parents are not well and I also have very young sister. Please suggest ways how can I get freelance financial projects on which I can work. And I am also a freelance content writer. 26 Jun 2016, 09:45am